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Many coffee drinkers assume that tea will never be a popular drink in the United States. This assumption is far from reality. Tea has always been a popular drink in the United States. The media's focus on coffee shops has drawn some attention away from the healthy drink, but many people still prefer a hot cup of flavorful tea.

Drinking Tea in Upscale Restaurants

More than 80 percent of kitchens in the United States are stocked with tea, and half of all Americans drink tea at least once a day. This trend is also seen in many upscale restaurants. A tea bag in a cup of warm water is not enough for some diners. Patrons in classy restaurants often request loose leaf specialty teas.

Ordering Specialty Loose Leaf Teas

Black tea is the most common tea sold in restaurants. The tea is known to freshen breath and prevent plaque buildup. White tea contains antioxidants that protect against certain cancers. Oolong tea can have a sweet or a woodsy flavor, and it can boost metabolism. Specialty teas are considered gourmet drinks. Many restaurants are serving mango green tea and orange blossom oolong. Before the green tea is brewed, dried mango is added to the tea leaves. Likewise, a dried orange rind can be added to oolong tea.

Restaurant Owners Are Increasing Profit Margins

Customers are willing to pay premium prices for loose leaf tea. In fact, many restaurants have successfully charged higher prices for loose leaf tea. In large cities, many sophisticated diners request specialty teas. Restaurant managers are able to raise their profit margin by simply changing the way their tea is brewed. When a restaurant offers quality tea, the news can spread fast among tea drinkers. One five star restaurant reported a 600 percent increase in sales when the old line of tea was replaced with loose leaf specialty teas.

Dining at an upscale restaurant should always be a pleasant experience. Customers will notice the decor and the presentation. Restaurant owners should always pay attention to details. The inexperienced tea drinker might not notice the difference between a tea bag and loose tea leaves, but many patrons at upscale restaurants agree that cheap tea bags can ruin a gourmet meal. All customers expect to receive the highest quality tea available, and loose leaf specialty tea is a great way to keep patrons happy.

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Tea benefits, information, and education

For years, scientific research has revealed the health benefits of drinking tea. Real tea is derived from Camellia sinensis which includes only black, green, white, and oolong variations. Other varieties, such as “herbal tea,” will not provide the same results. Aside from simply hydrating the body, antioxidants and phytochemicals found in natural tea have been shown to reduce cancer risks, boost physical endurance, and much more.

Green tea is made with steamed tea leaves, containing high concentrations of Epigallocatechin gallate. EGCG has been the subject of many clinical research studies, examining its therapeutic qualities for a range of mental and physical disorders. Green tea in particular may inhibit the growth of breast, lung, stomach, bladder, and pancreatic cancers, as well as prevent artery clogging, help burn fat, battle oxidative stress in the brain, reduce the risk of disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases and strokes, and mend cholesterol levels.

Black tea is crafted from fermented tea leaves. This variety contains the most caffeine, forming the foundation for some instant teas along with many flavored teas. Research suggests that black tea may protect the lungs against detrimental exposure to cigarette smoke, as well as decrease the risk of a stroke. Pu-erh tea is a black tea made with fermented and aged leaves pressed into cakes. Some studies discovered that animals presented with pu-erh experienced less weight gain and reduced cholesterol levels.

White tea is uncured and unfermented. This type of tea is considered to contain the most effective anticancer properties, particularly when compared to more heavily processed teas.
Oolong tea has been shown to lower animals’ cholesterol levels as well. Wuyi, a variation of oolong tea, is frequently advertised as a weight loss supplement.
More than sixteen studies have suggested that those who drink tea are less likely to develop chronic liver disease, liver cirrhosis, liver steatosis, and other liver ailments. Tea drinkers also possess extra protection against heart attacks and cardiovascular diseases, as well as degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. Its antioxidants also contain heavy cancer-combatting benefits.

As tea is high in oxygen radical absorbance capacity, it helps eradicate DNA-damaging free radicals in the body. The human body is designed to destroy free radicals on its own; however, the added boost from drinking tea certainly does not hurt.
Green tea has been proven to improve bone mineral density and strength. The polyphenols in green tea may also inspire better brain health, helping to maintain the sections of the brain that control memory and learning.
Drinking tea is also linked to faster radiation recovery times. In addition, it shields the skin from ultraviolet rays, acting similarly to sunscreen.
Most of all, people drink tea because it is an appetizing, less caffeinated alternative to coffee. Regardless of why you drink tea, it undoubtedly does more good than harm.